Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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