Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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