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

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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