Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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