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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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