Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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