Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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