Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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