Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Burkina Faso to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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