Find out more about this enlightening new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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