Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Zimbabwe to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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