Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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