Learn more about the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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