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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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