Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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