Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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