Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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