Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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