Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning enable people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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