Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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