Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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