Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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