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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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