Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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