Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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