Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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