Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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