Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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