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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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