Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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