Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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