Learn more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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