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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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