Find out more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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