Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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