Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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