Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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