Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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