Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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