Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes 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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