Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also researches 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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