Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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