Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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