Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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