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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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