Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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