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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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