Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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