Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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