Learn more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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