Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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