Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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