Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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