Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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