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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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