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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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