Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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