Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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