Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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