Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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