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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently 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 issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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