Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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