Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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