Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. 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 quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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