Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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