Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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