Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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