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

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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