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 subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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