Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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