Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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