Find out more about the breathtaking new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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