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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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