Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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