Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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