Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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