Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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