Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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