Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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