Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the 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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