Learn more about this impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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