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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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