Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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