Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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