Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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