Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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