Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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