Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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