Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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