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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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