Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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