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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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