Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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