Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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