Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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