Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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