Find out more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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