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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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