Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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