Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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