Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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