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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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