Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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