Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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