Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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