Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online education have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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