Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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