Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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