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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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