Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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