Learn more about the enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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