Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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