Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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