Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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