Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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