Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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