Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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