Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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