Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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