Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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