Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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