Learn more about the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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