Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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