Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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