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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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