Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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