Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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