Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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