Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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