Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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