Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sri Lanka to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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