Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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