Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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