Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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