Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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