Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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