Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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