Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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