Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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