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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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