Learn more about the interesting book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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