Find out more about the fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the 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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