Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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