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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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