Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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