Learn more about this breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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