Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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