Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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