Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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