Find out more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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