Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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