Learn more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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