Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses 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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