Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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