Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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