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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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