Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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