Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important 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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