Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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