Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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