Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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