Learn more about the new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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