Find out more about the engaging new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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