Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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