Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in elearning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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