Learn more about the fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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