Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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