Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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