Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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