Find out more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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