Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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