Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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