Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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