Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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