Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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