Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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