Find out more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of North Carolina to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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