Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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