Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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