Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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