Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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