Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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