Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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