Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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