Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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