Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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