Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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