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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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