Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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