Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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