Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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