Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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