Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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