Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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