Learn more about the illuminating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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