Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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