Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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