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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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