Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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