Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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