Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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