Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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