Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ukraine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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