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 topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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