Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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