Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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