Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning enable students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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