Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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