Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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