Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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