Find out more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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