Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liberia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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