Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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