Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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