Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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