Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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