Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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