Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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