Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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