Find out more about the impressive book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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