Learn more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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