Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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