Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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