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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are enabling students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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