Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key 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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