Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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