Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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