Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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