Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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