Learn more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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