Learn more about the educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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