Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Michigan State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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