Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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