Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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