Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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