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

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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