Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sierra Leone to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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