Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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