Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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