Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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