Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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