Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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