Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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