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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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