Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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