Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tunisia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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