Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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