Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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