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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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