Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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