Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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