Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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