Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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