Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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