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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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