Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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