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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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