Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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