Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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