Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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