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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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