Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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