Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the most important 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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