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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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