Find out more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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