Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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