Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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