Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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