Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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