Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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