Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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