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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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