Learn more about the significant new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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