Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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