Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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