Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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