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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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