Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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