Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning enable humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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