Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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