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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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