Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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