Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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