Find out more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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