Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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