Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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