Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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