Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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