Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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