Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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