Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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