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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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