Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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