Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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