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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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