Find out more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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