Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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