Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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