Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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