Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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