Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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