Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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