Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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