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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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