Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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