Learn more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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