Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Dominican Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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