Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to understand these open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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