Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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