Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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