Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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