Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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