Learn more about the thought-provoking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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