Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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