Learn more about this educative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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