Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring 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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