Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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