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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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