Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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