Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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