Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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