Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning have empowered humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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