Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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