Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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