Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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