Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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