Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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