Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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