Find out more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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