Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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