Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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