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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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