Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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