Find out more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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