Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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