Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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