Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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