Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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