Find out more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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