Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ukraine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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