Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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