Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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