Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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