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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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