Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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