Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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