Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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