Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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