Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Iran to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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