Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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