Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand these open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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