Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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