Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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