Find out more about this exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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