Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Svalbard to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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