Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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