Learn more about this definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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