Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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