Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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