Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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