Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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