Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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