Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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