Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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