Learn more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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