Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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