Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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