Learn more about this compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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