Learn more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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