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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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