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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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