Learn more about this dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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