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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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