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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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