Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ethiopia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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