Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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