Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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