Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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