Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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