Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge 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 topics. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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