Find out more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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