Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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