Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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