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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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