Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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