Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in online education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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