Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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