Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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