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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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