Learn more about the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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