Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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