Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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