Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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