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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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