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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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