Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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