Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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