Learn more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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