Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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