Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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