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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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