Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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