Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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