Find out more about this informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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