Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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