Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Benin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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