Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Bulgaria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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