Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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