Learn more about the edifying new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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