Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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