Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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