Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand these open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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