Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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