Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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