Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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