Learn more about this illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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