Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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