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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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