Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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