Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with 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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