Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning have enabled humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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