Learn more about this engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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