Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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