Learn more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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