Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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