Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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