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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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