Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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