Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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