Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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