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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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