Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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