Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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