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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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