Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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