Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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