Learn more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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