Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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