Learn more about the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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