Learn more about this thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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