Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to understand these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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