Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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