Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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