Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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