Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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