Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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