Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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