Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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