Find out more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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