Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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