Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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