Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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