Find out more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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