Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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