Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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