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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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