Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in electronic education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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