Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Fiji to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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