Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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