Find out more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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