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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Central African Republic to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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