Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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