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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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