Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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