Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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