Learn more about the cutting-edge new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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