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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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