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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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