Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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