Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cuba to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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