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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free 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 subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Togo to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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