Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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