Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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