Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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