Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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