Learn more about this cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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