Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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