Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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