Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Somaliland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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