Learn more about the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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