Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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