Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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