Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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