Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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