Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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