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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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