Find out more about this book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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