Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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