Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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