Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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