Find out more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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