Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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