Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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