Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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