Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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