Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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