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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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