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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free 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 quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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