Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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