Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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