Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand these open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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