Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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