Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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