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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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