Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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