Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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