Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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