Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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