Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ghana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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