Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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