Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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