Learn more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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